ABSTRACT
Singing is a versatile form of communication that engages a large-scale bilateral network of cortical and subcortical brain regions associated with auditory, cognitive, motor, emotional, and social functions. In many ageing-related neurological disorders singing can be highly rewarding and motivating, and can provide a valuable rehabilitation tool. This chapter reviews recent research on the neural basis of singing and the clinical efficacy of singing-based interventions in the rehabilitation of aphasia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease.
